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NBT Bancorp to pay quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share in fourth quarter
NORWICH, N.Y. — NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB), parent of NBT Bank, recently announced that its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of 30 cents per share for the fourth quarter of this year. The payment is up by 2 cents, or 7.1 percent, from the 28 cents that NBT paid in the […]
VIEWPOINT: An Overlooked Resource for Small Business: Your bank
Typically, when the topic of resources For small businesses is discussed, you might think of transactional interactions, such as financing or banking products that can help with day-to-day activities. When small businesses approach banks, it’s usually to investigate funding and determine the terms of a loan — that makes sense, that’s a core part of what
People news: Visions FCU hires new manager of talent acquisition and retention
ENDWELL, N.Y. — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has hired Julie Steele as its new manager of talent acquisition and retention. Steele brings
NBT looks to build on solid third quarter with growth
NORWICH, N.Y. — In spite of a volatile interest-rate environment, NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported third-quarter net income of $39 million, or 90 cents per share. That’s up more than 4 percent from $37.4 million, or 86 cents a share, in the year-ago quarter. The quarter was marked not only with rising interest rates,
Visions FCU opens contact center in Reading, Pennsylvania
Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) has recently opened a new contact center in Reading, Pennsylvania. Employees at the new site assist with remote-banking services, including phone transactions, loan applications, and Live Chat instant messaging for members using digital banking and other financial services in both English and Spanish. Visions FCU, which is headquartered in Endwell
New JPMorgan Chase CNY community manager offers financial education
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Matthew Eaton sums up his position at JPMorgan Chase simply. His job is to make a difference in the community. Eaton joined JPMorgan Chase this past April as its community manager for the Central New York region. The role is part of the bank’s $30 billion racial equity commitment to drive inclusive
New York’s Tioga County part of expanded territory for Corning’s First Heritage FCU
CORNING, N.Y. — New York’s Tioga County is now part of the expanded territory of First Heritage Federal Credit Union (FCU), which is headquartered in Corning. First Heritage FCU on Sept. 28 announced it is expanding its field of membership into eight additional counties throughout New York and Pennsylvania. The newly enlarged field of membership
ICAN uses AmeriCU gift for Children’s Museum gift shop
UTICA, N.Y. — AmeriCU presented $150,000 to Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN) to support a new gift shop for the Children’s Museum which will be located in ICAN’s Family Resource Center. “The gift shop is an important area located in the glass rotunda, which is being constructed right now. It will be a place where
Empower FCU appoints King as DEI officer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empower Federal Credit Union (FCU) recently announced it has hired Ebony King as the credit union’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer. In this new role, King is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Empower’s DEI strategy. She will also identify and support DEI priorities for the nonprofit and work
Pathfinder Bank names residential mortgage team leader
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank recently announced it has appointed Joleen DiBartolo as residential mortgage team leader and banking officer. In this role, DiBartolo will manage Pathfinder Bank’s residential lending sales team. In addition, she will originate mortgage loans, promote Pathfinder Bank to the local real-estate market, and help identify and serve the community’s needs.
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